Papaya is one of the fruits that are familiar to the people of Indonesia. It tastes good, either consumed directly or processed first, make a lot of people liked it.
Because of the taste, the fruit that comes from mainland South America and Mexico is preferable than the other parts, such as leaves. In fact, papaya so is good for health.
Indeed, the bitter taste will directly attack our tongue so papaya consumed. But, behind the bitter taste, papaya contains several active compounds that have a good effect for the body, such as vitamin B1, A and C.
Here are some of the benefits of papaya leaves as reported OMTimes, Monday (26/01/2015).
1. Prevent Cancer
The researchers found that the white sap called milky white latex on leaf stems can be developed as an anticancer drug. Therefore, the sap was able to prevent and kill cancer cells containing acetogeninnya.
2. Fix the digestive tract
Eating papaya can also aid digestion. This can occur because of the presence of substances in the leaves of papaya Karpin. Karpain leaves alone can eradicate evil mikroorganime that interfere with digestion.
3. Drug dengue
Papaya leaves are very good to eat those who are experiencing dengue fever. How to use it, mix 5 papaya leaves, ginger, meniran and brown sugar. Boil all until cooked, then let cool before drinking.
4. Control blood pressure
To control blood pressure, you can eat boiled papaya leaves. Way, take 5 papaya leaves, boiled in half a liter of water. Then, let the water evaporate down to about 3/4. After a cold, drink. You can also add brown sugar or honey if it tasted very bitter.
5. Caring for hair
Papaya leaves also can strengthen the hair shaft and ward off problems such as baldness, hair loss and dandruff. How to use it, mashed papaya and apply on the scalp until evenly distributed.
6. Anti painful menstruation
The women, if you're menstruating, try to drink water boiled papaya leaves. By doing this regularly, then you will not be too menstrual pain.
source: omtimes.com
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